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2015 Map of Herder Creek

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Herder Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Starr Valley sits as a central drainage basin in Elko County, where the Humboldt River and Marys River converge. This 2015 survey illustrates a landscape of high-desert ranching and mountain foothills, anchored by the Starr Valley Cemetery in the southwest. The terrain rises sharply to the east into the East Humboldt Range, much of which is protected within the Humboldt National Forest.

Water management is the defining characteristic of this region, with numerous named drainages such as Blasingame Cr, Tabor Cr, and Herder Cr flowing from the heights toward the valley floor. Isolated water sources like Brunson Spring and Eastwood Spring dot the middle elevations, marking critical points for livestock and wildlife in an otherwise arid environment. Modern transportation is represented by Interstate 80 and NV-230, which follow the historical paths carved by these vital waterways.